Amelia Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE17 3AS is located in the Newington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Amelia Street, London, SE17 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 3QA, SE17 3LJ, SE17 3AR, SE17 3SH, SE17 3LL, SE17 3JS, SE17 3SJ, SE17 3LF, SE17 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE17 3AS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 47.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE17 3AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.1% | 66.1% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 18.6% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 42.7% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.1% | 58.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 24.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 62.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 61.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 22.4% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 4% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Amelia Street was 492.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.6% higher than the Newington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Amelia Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Newington and the 57th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Amelia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-11-19 | £481,779 |
| 224 Amelia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-11-15 | £446,279 |
| 202 Amelia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-09-26 | £427,891 |
| 156 Amelia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-07-10 | £498,507 |
| 226 Amelia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-30 | £450,906 |
SE17 3AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crampton Primary Iliffe Street , Walworth SE17 3LE | 4out of 4 | 83 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyworth Primary School Keyworth Primary School, Faunce Street , SE17 3TR | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Sumner Church of England Primary School Reedworth Street , Lambeth SE11 4PH | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Browning Primary School King and Queen Street , Walworth SE17 1DQ | 2out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London College of Printing & Distributive Trades Elephant and Castle , SE1 6SB | - not rated | 569 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 651 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London South Bank University 103 Borough Road , SE1 0AA | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The electric elephant cafe ltd | 186a | 89 yd | |
| La contaleta | 18 | 207 yd | |
| El mero | 18 | 207 yd | |
| Mcdonald's restaurants | 198-200 | 254 yd | |
| Rincon costeno | Eagle Yard Arch, 146 | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcraft folk | Unit 9-10, 83 | 150 yd | |
| The tankard | The Tankard, 178 | 279 yd | |
| Better world brewing | Arch 18 | 295 yd | |
| The manor club | 140 | 373 yd | |
| Old Red Lion | The Old Red Lion, 42 Kennington Park Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bing | 202 | 215 yd | |
| Hot box pizza and chicken ltd | 30 | 217 yd | |
| Puro corazon uk | 62 | 222 yd | |
| Newplatinumbakery ltd | 212 | 312 yd | |
| Buzz coffee | St Marys Church | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 156-164 | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 | 312 yd | |
| Tesco | 38 - 40 Kennington Park Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Morrisons | 264-276 | 481 yd | |
| Marks & spencer | 311 | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 278 yd | |
| Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre (Closed) Elephant & Castle | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 520 yd |
| The Castle Centre ST. GABRIEL WALK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Archbishop Sumner C Of E Primary School REEDWORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 776 yd |
| Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club (Closed) Lollard Street | 903 yd | |
| Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Sports Facility GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK GERALDINE MARY HARMSWORTH PARK ST GEORGES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 928 yd |
| London South Bank University Sports Centre London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School ST. GEORGES ROAD | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.